Randomised Crossover Trial Evaluates ChatGPT-5.2 Against Conventional Statistical Tools in Undergraduate Dental Education — Implications for Health Professions Training
247 Health News Editorial
·23 July 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsA randomised crossover trial at Alexandria University is comparing ChatGPT-5.2 with conventional statistical tools — including Microsoft Excel and online calculators — as educational aids for biostatistics training among 220 fifth-year dental students. The findings, expected in late 2026, could reshape how statistical literacy is taught across health professions curricula globally.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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